I thought I had already reached my peak in personal growth, but it turns out I was wrong. I found…read morethat out when I finally did the Breakthrough workshop. A groundswell of self esteem built in me that I started feeling in the second half, and it's never gone away. I learned invaluable tools in handling the parts inside my psyche, that I still use frequently. I've also built some friendships with other men here that are unlike anything I'd experienced before, and they continue to grow. I think the negative review posted here is from an individual who didn't engage with the material or the other participants. This workshop is the real deal, and the more you engage, the more you get out of it. The men who volunteer their time to put on the workshop are amazingly skilled and experienced individuals, and in my experience also truly care about feedback, just as they care about all the men who show up. This organization not only heals men, it also heals society as a whole by sending healed men out into it, empowered by love, and not by some Insta-influencer.

Breakthrough for Men literally transformed my life, who I am, and how I show up for life and in my…read morerelationships! I went through as a participant in 2020. I'm grateful to call many of the men I went through this group with my brothers! I have a deep love for these men. The sense of community and the support I developed as a result of this program is truly beyond anything I could have imagined!! I've just finished going through it a second time--this time supporting the men going through the program. It was a great honor to witness other men experience the transformations that I did! Come join us!

The Monterey Peace and Justice Center is home base to local organizations that challenge the…read moreculture of war, social injustice, and environmental degradation. The Center offers a free lending library, free walk-in English Second Language classes, speakers, films, discussions, study groups, panel discussions, workshops, and an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.

Nice variety of programs offered there. Good selection of literature, DVDs, and art on the…read morepremises. On the down side--I hope they don't add more videos promoting 9/11 conspiracy nonsense. We need a society where science, not pseudoscience, takes precedent.

Shorinji Kempo is a wonderful organization and this branch too. Sensei Arita is an exceptional…read moreperson and a great teacher for all ages. I've been a student for years and what attracted to me to this group was the positive people involved, the defense-minded, non-aggressive martial art, and the fact that there is an equal emphasis placed on positive mental/personal development as is physical development. I actively recommend this group to everyone I know.

From the owner: Shorinji Kempo Monterey is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization providing education by…read moreJapanese Martial Arts instruction (Shorinji Kempo). It is one of Japanese modern Martial Arts, which is based on Zen Buddhism. It is also an education system which includes its unique and philosophy and technique. We practice for developing good personality and the world better through the practice. Shorinji Kempo is not competitive and it is fun to practice techniques. The practice places equal emphasis on training mind and body by practice of technique and Zen meditation. All Shorinji Kempo Branches all over the world are non-for-profit-organizations. All the instructors do not make money for their living from teaching Shorinji Kempo.

Our daughter who will soon be turning twelve years old attended phase 1 this summer on the…read morerecommendation of a friend who attended phase 2 this year. It was her first summer camp and her first time away from home with people she hadn't met before. She had a wonderful experience all around. She mentioned that the meals were great and the camp songs and activities were fun. For her, the week picked up in intensity on Wednesday when they went for an overnight backpacking trip. It was her most challenging experience but also the highlight of her week. She experienced home sickness the first day, but that faded away by the second day. She made good friends with some of the girls and boys in her group. Everybody seemed to be helpful and supportive of each other. As a parent of an Eagle Scout boy, I remember attending his first two summer camps as an adult troop leader. So I felt a little anxious not being able to be there with my daughter at her first summer camp. The weather in this area was in the high 80s in the morning and mid 50s in the evening for the second week of July that my daughter attended. A two person tent and a warm sleeping bag and pad with an inflatable pillow were perfect for her. The campsites were under trees and their shade made for a pleasant stay even during the warmest part of the day. The warmest it got for my daughter was on the backpacking hike up a hill, but she also forgot to wear her hat. Kids were constantly reminded to drink water. They also made frequent stops to rest and hydrate. My daughter showered twice in the six days she was there and that along with some wet wipes she took were enough for her. They were required to wear their swimsuits when they showered. I must say that my daughter has always been a scared-y cat when it comes to bugs (spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ants) and splinters. Nevertheless, none of these seem to have been an issue, or not enough for her to notice. She only used the insect repellent once, and even though she said she got bit by mosquitoes a couple of times, we couldn't find any signs of bites, rashes or scratches when she got home. In all, it was a positive growing experience for her and she is very likely to return next year. On the night she came home, she cried before going to sleep because she missed the friends she made and the songs they sang. The possibility that they might not see each other again made her sad. We told her that is part of growing up. I wrote this review because my daughter wanted me to share her experience so that it may be helpful to others. I agree that every person is different and have different reactions to similar situations. Being away from home or sleeping in a tent for the first time is not for everyone ... you can ask my wife, who is definitely not the outdoor type .... she is the glamping type :) As another reviewer posted, phase one had the largest group of kids, followed by phase two and then phase three. Middle school and high school academics, club and school sports, and online and extracurricular activities give teenagers so much to choose these days. As they grow their interest change and they opt to purse other activities. Still, it is amazing and commendable to see some of them continue to do summer camps and return to mentor the younger children.

I attended White Stag as candidate recently and I had so much fun. The people I met during the week…read morewere so kind and considerate to me and even 2 weeks after the camp we still keep in contact reminiscing over the fun times we had during the week. The staff did an amazing job helping me throughout the week, and I will definitely use many of the skills they taught me. I really recommend you send your kids to White Stag. It is a wonderful experience that helps your child grow and have fun.

As a type A bride who was planning her wedding from across the country, working with John as my DJ…read morewas just what I needed to calm my nerves. John responds in a timely manner and holds efficient planning calls where he asks all the right questions to prepare for your big day. I was delighted to receive a link to his planning site where I could select songs I wanted to hear and upload my timeline and details. John is highly organized, takes the time to get everything right and clarifies with you if he has any concerns. As far as execution on my wedding day: many of my guests told me it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and this was in large part because of the fantastic DJ'ing and MC'ing. Our dance floor was packed from when it opened til last call. John even did a fantastic job selecting songs with just the vibe I wanted for the dinner portion of the night. Everyone commented on the great music - across all age groups - and had a blast. John even brings fantastic party lights that really get everyone in the mood to dance. On top of that, John is delightful and kind. John also took care of the sound for our ceremony and did a great job making sure our vows were clear on the beach over the sounds of the waves. Hire John for your wedding or big day. You will not regret it.

We had our wedding at Pacific Grove (Asilomar Conference Grounds) last month and we knew we were in…read moregreat hands with John as our DJ. John is professional, responsive to email, experienced, great MC, wonderful positive energy, and made the reception fun! He showed up early to set up and did a perfect job providing music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The online platform to add our songs was great because we could write in the songs that must be played, played if possible, songs to avoid, etc. and place our timeline in there. John was incredible DJ -- I don't normally write reviews but John deserves all the 5 stars and beyond, thank you so much for helping make our wedding day so special!!

Music was one of the most important parts of our wedding, and Anthony absolutely delivered. We were…read morelooking for a DJ who shared our music taste, and Anthony was the perfect match. His system made it easy to specify which songs to play and which to avoid. We provided several playlists for different parts of the day (ceremony, cocktail hour), and Anthony kept the vibes spot on during dinner even without a prepared playlist. We also had many specific moments where we wanted certain songs played at exact times, and Anthony nailed every single one down to the second. He truly helped us have the wedding party of our dreams and we had so much fun!

We had an excellent time planning our wedding with DNA entertainment. DJ Evan asked all the…read morerelevant questions to make our event run smoothly and expertly adjusted the music for the dance floor to ensure the vibes were great. We had curated some music that were a little more obscure but DJ Evan was able to find them and mix them with no problems! We also had a photo booth from DNA entertainment and we have absolutely no complaints. We really appreciated getting the dropbox link to all photobooth photos within 24 hours of our event. We'd highly recommend DNA entertainment for any event.

This office is one of the cleanest medical facilities ever. Warm scrubs. Congenial staff. Nice…read morerelaxing atmosphere..

Amazing nonprofit organization! Helping the community and providing assistance to people trying to…read moreget back on their feet. Positive environment with caring people!